Key facts
UNE unit code: AGSY101
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
In this unit you will be introduced to the concept of agricultural systems as the basis for your agricultural course. You will be provided with a framework through which the science and practice of sustainable farming and grazing systems can be developed.
You will study global agricultural resources, farming and grazing systems, geology, soils, climate, climate change, hydrology, ecological principles and historic, and current and future land use, including Indigenous practices.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
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TBA | TBA | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | Dates to be advised. The Intensive School is mandatory for both online and on campus students. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
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Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- recognise that human beings are an integral component of ecosystems and are inherently dependent on maintaining environmental quality; understand the importance of land to cultural and spiritual identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and relevant government policy in relation to native title; thereby demonstrating technical and theoretical knowledge;
- apply a systems approach to agricultural management to provide and transmit solutions to complex problems;
- work autonomously and use judgment to demonstrate an understanding of the key influences on the sustainable management of Australia's agricultural systems including geology, soil, water, climate, landuse, agroecology, biodiversity and their interaction; and
- demonstrate the ability to research, synthesise, critically analyse and organise information into a written argument.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Mandatory Practicals | Yes | All offerings | The School of Environmental and Rural Science considers all practical/laboratory/tutorial activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory/tutorial classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. | |
Mid trimester exam | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: equivalent to 500 |
Practicals | Yes | 15% | All offerings | All students must complete the in class and online practical assessments which are broken into parts. No. Words: equivalent to 1000 |
Written Assignment | Yes | 15% | All offerings | No. Words: equivalent to 1500 |
Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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